The Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in India. It ensures the rule of law and upholds the Constitution. The court interprets laws and resolves disputes. It plays a crucial role in protecting fundamental rights. The Supreme Court also hears appeals from lower courts. Its decisions shape Indian legal precedents. The court is located in New Delhi.
India’s constitutional design rests on the primacy of elected legislatures. Yet, repeated instances of Governors indefinitely delaying assent to state Bills have reopened a fundamental question: how much...
The Supreme Court’s recent order defining the Aravalli hills and pausing fresh mining leases across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat has brought renewed focus on one of India’s...
India’s long-running constitutional friction over Governors delaying assent to State Bills took a dramatic turn in 2025. In April, the Supreme Court appeared to decisively curb gubernatorial obstructionism....
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2025) has reaffirmed a core constitutional principle: forced or involuntary narco-analysis tests violate fundamental rights. By setting...
Definition of Secularism Secularism refers to the principle of separating religion from the state. It ensures that the government remains neutral in matters of religion and treats all...
The recent Supreme Court ruling in India has overturned a long-standing tax exemption for Catholic priests and nuns. This exemption was originally established to acknowledge their social contributions,...
Recent developments in India's legal framework aim to address the plight of undertrial prisoners. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that individuals who have been detained for over...
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has recently proposed important amendments to the Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons Regulations, 2016. These changes aim to enhance...
The Unitech case has been a prolonged legal battle since 2016. Homebuyers have faced important delays in receiving their refunds or homes. The Supreme Court’s handling of this...
The Supreme Court of India recently ordered the Union government to establish mandatory rules for ensuring accessibility in public spaces for persons with disabilities. This ruling came from...